Four Greek-American Brothers to be Inducted into St. Anthony’s Hall of Fame
NEW YORK – Greek-American brothers Nick, Chris, Sean, and Michael Hartofilis will be inducted together into the St. Anthony’s High School Hall of Fame for their impressive athletic achievements at the...
View ArticleBillionaire Hedge Fund Manager Chanos Backs Biden, NY Money Primary Run On
Hard to believe, but prospective Democratic candidates mulling a run for the 2020 presidential nomination are already lining up wooing rich backers in New York, deflecting attention from their White...
View ArticleWhat to Do on a Rainy Florida Day: Party with Nisyrians
SAFETY HARBOR, FL – The Nisyros Society of Florida, in its 25th year, had a picnic on May 20 at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor, one of the many Florida Gulf Coast towns in the Tampa/Clearwater area...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
BOORAS, ANGELIKI COHASSET, MA (from the Boston Globe, published on Jun. 17) – Angeliki “Kiki” Booras, a loving mother and grandmother, 66 years of age, and a longtime South Shore resident, died...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
THRU JULY 8 NEW YORK – The Onassis Cultural Center New Yorkpresents Birds: A Festival Inspired by Aristophanes,comprising a rich array of events that consider the enduring—and, currently,...
View ArticleUS Sen. Van Hollen Amendment Would Block F-35s Sales to Turkey
An amendment to a spending bill successfully attached by US Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland will bar the sale of US-made F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, with fears they could be used against Greece –...
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers: How to Order Your...
For many, a good cup of coffee is necessary to begin their day. How would you order the coffee you prefer? Greek coffee is served hot and it is boiled with the added sugar. Therefore, when you order...
View ArticleGreek Firms Charge into Specialty Food Show, Helped by Phil Kafarakis
ATHENS – As food industry veteran Phil Kafarakis approaches his second anniversary as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA), he is excited about the annual Specialty Food Show that will...
View ArticleGovernment’s Key Witness Testifies in Alain Kaloyeros’ Case
NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s prized cooperator at a corruption trial that grew from an ambitious New York state redevelopment plan known as the Buffalo Billion began his testimony Thursday,...
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PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Awards over a Quarter Million in Scholarships
CHICAGO – The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation (PHSF) awarded over a quarter million in scholarship funding to 45 students of Hellenic descent pursuing a higher education in the U.S. at its annual...
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HANAC High School Equivalency Graduation Ceremony in Astoria
ASTORIA – HANAC (Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee) held its High School Equivalency (HSE)/GED Graduation Ceremony at the George Douris Tower on June 14. Mrs. Evangeline Douris, Founder...
View ArticleGeorge Tsunis Named New Chairman of Battery Park City Authority
NEW YORK – A new chairman was appointed to head The Battery Park City Authority on June 19. George Tsunis, who chairs the Nassau Health Care Corp. (NuHealth), the health system that operates Nassau...
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Astoria Stations at 30th and 36th Avenues Reopen, Business Owners Rejoice...
ASTORIA – The Astoria stations on the N and W line finally reopened on June 22 after 8 months of renovations which upgraded the aesthetics and the technology of the stations. Of course, this...
View ArticleFather Agapius Honcharenko in New Orleans
Rev. Father Agapius Honcharenko is one of the most controversial figures in the early history of Eastern Orthodox in the Western Hemisphere. While much about his life remains in question, without a...
View ArticlePan Macedonian Society of Greater Philadelphia Hosts Meeting on Macedonia Issue
PHILADELPHIA – The Pan Macedonian Society of Greater Philadelphia, will host a meeting on Wednesday, June 27 2018, 7:30pm at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, focusing on Macedonian issue. “The...
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Festival at St. Demetrios Church in Merrick Draws Crowds (Vid)
MERRICK, NY – The Greek Orthodox community of St. Demetrios in Merrick, Long Island, successfully organized the four-day Greek Festival, June 14-17, which, as in previous years, was the largest...
View ArticleIOCC and Partner Apostoli Responding to Greece Wildfires
BALTIMORE, MD – International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is responding to the fast-moving wildfires that have devastated parts of East Attica, including port city Rafina and nearby village...
View ArticleMelbourne’s Greek Community Seeks to Help
MELBOURNE – Whilst the devastation of the firestorm that hit the outskirts of Athens has left many with a deep sense of loss, the Greek community in Victoria is actively seeking to arrange a...
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Police Identified the 10-Year-Old Girl Killed in Mass Shooting as...
TORONTO – Toronto police have identified the 10-year-old girl killed in Sunday’s mass shooting as Julianna Kozis. They say she is from Markham, Ontario, and her family is requesting privacy during...
View ArticleTurkish Cultural Center to Lay a Wreath at Greek Consulate for Fire Victims...
NEW YORK – On Thursday, July 26, a commemoration for the victims of the fires in Greece will be held in front of the Consulate General of Greece, 69 East 79th Street in Manhattan at 7 PM. Among those...
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